General Liability Insurance Compliance

Proof of compliance when performing construction or demolition work is required when obtaining and/or renewing a permit. Several factors will determine the amount of insurance requirements permittees must have, including:

• if a tower crane is being used
• if the proposed construction is on a one- or two-family home
• if the depth of the proposed excavation work is less than 12 feet
• if the proposed construction is on the lot line with an existing structure
• if the height of the proposed construction is less than 35 feet
• the height and number of stories of tallest adjacent building
• the height and number of stories of proposed construction
• the type of permit being obtained.

Compliance

To help permit holders comply with new insurance requirements, the Department has created a tool to calculate how much an insurance a construction site needs. Use the Project Specific General Liability Insurance Tool.

Helpful Links

• Permits by Type
• Obtaining a Permit
• Permit Renewal
• Plan Examination
• Project Advocate Services
• Project Guidelines